Mrs. Krouse's AP Biology Classroom
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Tips and Test Information Examples of Chi Square Problems Involving Hardy-Weinberg and Genetics Note: The AP Review Packets for each unit and the associated answer keys will be handed out in class. If you are absent, you must stop by the classroom when you return for copies. The assigned questions for each review packet are given in the space below. Ecology (Unit 1) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete the calculation questions about rate and population growth. Biochemistry (Unit 2) Review Packet(Answer Key Here) - You must complete the third long response question. (This question is about transpiration.) Cell Energy (Unit 3) Review Packet (Answer Key Here) - You must complete the long response question. Cell Structure and Transport (Unit 4) Review Packet (Answer Key Here) - You must complete all of the calculation questions. Also, please take the time to read the lab review section for this packet and use the information about the experiments to think about how you would answer the long response question. You do NOT actually need to write down an answer for this long response question, just think about it! Cell Signaling (Unit 5) and Cell Division (Unit 6) Review Packet (Answer Key Here) - You must complete all the practice "thinking" questions. Molecular Genetics (Unit 7) and Gene Regulation and Biotechnology (Unit 8) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete all the practice "thinking" questions. Classical Genetics (Unit 9) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete the second chi square calculation question (the one about anthocyanin) Microevolution (Unit 10) and Macroevolution (Unit 11) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete all the practice "thinking" questions.
In Class (Note:redfont denotes a handout andbluefont denotes a DBA or test)
For Homework
Assignments Handed In
Monday
August 29
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Discuss syllabus, lab safety contract, and class policies / procedures
-Sign up for Remind 101
-Begin the Unit 1, Part 1 Notes - Population and Community Ecology and Notes Questions as a class
Complete the Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions, prepare for DBA #1, and get your lab safety contract signed
Nothing
Tuesday
August 30
No class today
Wednesday
August 31
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period: -DBA #1
-Population Ecology Growth Equations Tutorial and Practice
Prepare for the Population Ecology Growth Equations Quiz and complete Ecology Short Response Question #1
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (STAMPED), Lab Safety Contract, DBA #1
Thursday
September 1
No class today
Friday
September 2
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Population Ecology Growth Equations Quiz -Self Assess Ecology Short Response Question #1 -Begin the Energy Dynamics Dry Lab
Complete the Unit 1, Part 2 Notes - Ecosystemsand Notes Questions and prepare for DBA #2
Population Ecology Growth Equations Quiz, Ecology Short Response Question #1
Monday
September 5
No school - Labor Day
Tuesday
September 6
No class today
Wednesday
September 7
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #2
-Complete the Energy Dynamics Dry Lab -Unit 1, Part 3 Notes - Biogeochemical Cyclesand Notes Questions
Complete the Part 3 Notes Questions
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (STAMPED), DBA #2
Thursday
September 8
No class today
Friday
September 9
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #3
-Chi Square Tutorial and Practice
Complete the summer assignment and the Unit 1, Part 4 Notes - Timing and Coordination andNotes Questions
Part 3 Notes Questions (STAMPED), DBA #3
Monday
September 12
No class today
Tuesday
September 13
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #4
-Pillbug Behavior Lab -Begin theUnit 1 Must Knows
Complete your Unit 1 Must Knows and assemble your Unit 1 Packet (Notes Parts 1-4 and the Must Knows)
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Unit 1 Test -Other Ecology Math Problems
Unit 1 Packet, Unit 1 Test
Friday
September 16
No class today
Monday
September 19
2nd, 4th and 6th Period: 6th period will receive 20 minutes at start of class to finish test from Thursday due to fire drill
-Unit 2, Part 1 Notes - Atomic and Molecular Structure and Questions
-Identifying Bonds Worksheet
-Atomic and Molecular Structure Concept Map
Complete Atomic and Molecular Structure Concept Map
Other Ecology Math Problems
Tuesday
September 20
No class today
Wednesday
September 21
2nd, 4th and 6th Period:
-DBA #1
-Unit 2 Part 2 Notes - Properties of Water and Questions
-Begin Properties of Water Concept Map
Complete Properties of Water Concept Map
Part 1 Notes (STAMPED)
Atomic and Molecular Structure Concept Map
Thursday
September 22
No class today
Friday
September 23
2nd, 4th and 6th Period:
-Macromolecules Lecture (Mr. Burda)
-DBA #2
-Read Unit 2 Part 3 Notes - Macromolecules and work on Notes Questions
Complete Part 3 Notes Questions (no DBA next class)
Part 2 Notes (STAMPED)
Properties of Water Concept Map
Wednesday
October 12th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
Review Day
-Discuss what has been completed during my absence and our plan moving forward
-Go over the key for the Unit 1 Review Packet
-Go over your graded Unit 1 Tests (just the multiple choice section)
-Go over the Detailed List of Skills for the Unit 2, Part 1 Notes on Atoms and Molecules
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 1 Notes Questions
-Something fun to end the day :)
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school the week of October 24-28)
Read over the Key for the Identifying Bonds Worksheet and the Detailed List of Skills for the Unit 2, Part 2 Notes on Properties of Water
Nothing
Thursday
October 13th
No class today
Friday
October 14th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
Review Day
-Finish going over your graded Unit 1 Tests (the calculations and short response section) - 2nd and 6th Period
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 2 Notes Questions
-Go over the Detailed List of Skills for the Unit 2, Part 3 Notes on Macromolecules
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 3 Notes Questions
-Revisit the Macromolecules Image Assignment
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school the week of October 24-28)
Mrs. Krouse is available after school until 3:15 today to answer questions for AP biology students
Connecting Structure to Function in Carbohydrates and Lipids Assignment
Nothing
Monday
October 17th
No class today
Tuesday
October 18th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
Review Day
-Go over the Connecting Structure to Function in Carbohydrates and Lipids Assignment and the Revisiting the Macromolecules Image Assignment
-Go over the Detailed List of Skills for the Unit 2, Part 4 Notes on Enzymes
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 4 Notes Questions
-Questions from the Unit 2 Review Packet (Must Knows?)
-Get your graded Unit 2 Tests back
Mrs. Krouse is available after school until 3:15 today to answer questions for AP biology students
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school the week of October 24-28)
Complete the Macromolecules Final Review, prepare for the Unit 2 Retake Test, and Assemble your Unit 2 Packet (Notes and Notes Questions Parts 1-4 and the Must Knows)
Connecting Structure to Function in Carbohydrates and Lipids Assignment
Wednesday
October 19th
No class today
Thursday
October 20th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Unit 2 Test Retake
-Read the Unit 3, Part 1 Notes on Cellular Respiration and Complete the Notes Questions
-Finish going over your graded Unit 1 Tests (the calculations and short response section) - 4th Period
Complete the Notes Questions
Unit 2 Test Retake and Unit 2 Packet
Friday
October 21st
No class today
Monday
October 24th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Aerobic Respiration In-Class Powerpoint
-Questions from the homework? -Breaking Down the Steps of Cellular Respiration Chart -Cellular Respiration Data Short Response Question
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
Complete the Glycolysis, Creation of Acetyl CoA, and Kreb's Cycle Diagrams (see videos) and the Cellular Respiration Data Short Response Question
Part 1 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Tuesday
October 25th
No class today
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
Wednesday
October 26th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Create an Electron Transport Chain Diagram Together
-Questions from the Part 1 Notes?
-DBA #1
-Go over the scoring for the Cellular Respiration Data Short Response Question
-Unit 3, Part 2 Notes on Photosynthesis and Notes Questions
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
Complete the Notes Questions
Cell Respiration Data Short Response Question (STAMPED); DBA #1
Thursday
October 27th
No class today
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
Friday
October 28th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Breaking Down the Steps of Photosynthesis Chart -Photosynthesis Diagrams (Light Reactions and Calvin Cycle) -Begin going over the Part 2 Notes Questions -Unit 3, Part 3 Notes on Comparing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration and Notes Questions
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
Good News!!! Though the units are in a different order and are organized differently than they were last year, I estimate that we are either right on track or possibly one class day behind! HOORAY!
Complete the Part 3 Notes Questions (DBA #2 and #3 will be on Thursday of next week!)
Part 2 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Monday
October 31st
No class today
Tuesday
November 1st
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Finish going over the Part 2 Notes Questions
-Exceptions to Normal Photosynthesis Diagrams (C4 and CAM Photosynthesis) -Photosynthesis Lab
Prepare for DBA #2 and DBA #3
Part 3 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Wednesday
November 2nd
No class today
Thursday
November 3rd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Collect class data for the Photosynthesis Lab
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions
-DBA #2 and DBA #3
-Unit 3 Must Knows
Complete the Unit 3 Must Knows and Assemble your Unit 3 Packet (Parts 1-3 Notes and Notes Questions, Cellular Respiration Short Response, Must Knows)
DBA #2 and DBA #3
Friday
November 4th
No school today
Monday
November 7th
No school today
Tuesday
November 8th
No school today
Wednesday
November 9th
No class today
Thursday
November 10th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period: -Questions from the Unit 3 Must Knows -Unit 3 Test
-Unit 4, Part 1 Notes - Cell Structure and Function and Notes Questions
Complete the Notes Questions
Unit 3 Packet, Unit 3 Test
Friday
November 11th
No school today
Monday
November 14th
No class today
Tuesday
November 15th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Connecting Structure to Function in Organelles Activity -Endomembrane System Concept Map
Complete the Notes Annotations for the Unit 5, Part 2 Notes - Cell Membrane and Transport and prepare for DBA #1 (on Cell Structure)
Part 1 Notes Questions (STAMPED), Endomembrane System Concept Map (STAMPED)
Wednesday
November 16th
No class today
Thursday
November 17th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #1
-Go over the Part 2 Notes and Types of Transport Chart as a class -Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions
Complete the Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions and Prepare for DBA #2
Part 2 Notes Annotations (STAMPED), DBA #1
Friday
November 18th
No class today
Monday
November 21st
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-I have a sub today (I have a raging case of tonsilitis, yuck!). I will stamp your Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions next class (after Thanksgiving Break) -Membrane Structure and Function Worksheet -Transport in Cells Worksheet
Complete any worksheets you did not finish in class
Note: There will be a DBA on the Part 2 Notes the day we return from break, but we will do another practice worksheet as review before the DBA
Nothing
Tuesday
November 22nd
No class today
Wednesday
November 23rd
No school today
Thursday
November 24th
No school today
Friday
November 25th
No school today
Monday
November 28th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions
-Go over the keys for the Membrane Structure and Function Worksheet and the Transport in Cells Worksheet
-Osmosis Practice Worksheet
-DBA #2
-Water Potential Tutorial and Practice Worksheet
Complete the Water Potential Practice Worksheet and Cell Size Calculations Worksheet
Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions (STAMPED), Membrane Structure and Function Worksheet (STAMPED), DBA #2
Tuesday
November 29th
No class today
Wednesday
November 30th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #2
-Go over the Cell Size Calculations Worksheet
-Water Potential Tutorial
Complete the Water Potential Tutorial using the Powerpoint Key on the Wiki page and try the Water Potential Practice Worksheet #2
Cell Size Calculations Worksheet (STAMPED)
Thursday
December 1st
No class today
Friday
December 2nd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period
-Go over the Water Potential Practice Worksheet #2
-Complete the Calculating the Solute Potential of a Potato Cell Worksheet
-Begin DBA #3
Nothing
Nothing
Monday
December 5th
No class today
Tuesday
December 6th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Complete DBA #3
-Osmosis Lab
-Unit 4 Must Knows
Complete the Unit 4 Must Knows and assemble your Unit 4 Packet (Includes the Part 1 Notes Questions, the Endomembrane System Concept Map, the Part 2 Notes Annotations, the Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions, the Membrane Structure and Function Worksheet, the Cell Size Calculations Worksheet and the Must Knows)
DBA #3
Wednesday
December 7th
No class today
Thursday
December 8th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over questions from the Must Knows
-Unit 4 Test
-Work on the Osmosis Lab Discussion/Conclusion
Complete the Osmosis Lab Discussion/Conclusion
Unit 4 Packet, Unit 4 Test
Friday
December 9th
No class today
Monday
December 12th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Complete the Unit 4 Test
-Unit 5, Part 1 Notes: Basics of Cell Signaling and Notes Questions
-Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet
Complete the Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet and prepare for DBA #1
Osmosis Lab Discussion/Conclusion
Tuesday
December 13th
No class today
Wednesday
December 14th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Notes Questions and the Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet
-DBA #1
-Begin the Unit 5, Part 2 Notes: The Nervous System and Notes Questions
Nothing
Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED), Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet (STAMPED), DBA #1
Thursday
December 15th
No class today
Friday
December 16th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Complete the the Unit 5, Part 2 Notes: The Nervous System and Notes Questions
Complete the Notes Questions
Nothing
Monday
December 19th
No class today
Tuesday
December 20th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Notes Questions
-Nervous System Worksheet
-DBA #2
-Endocrine System Worksheet
Complete the Endocrine System Worksheet
Part 2 Notes Questions (STAMPED), DBA #2
Wednesday
December 21st
No class today
Tuesday
January 3rd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Endocrine System Worksheet
-Begin the Cell Signaling Statistics Assignment -Unit 5, Part 3 Notes: The Endocrine System and Notes Questions
Complete the Notes Questions
Endocrine System Worksheet (STAMPED)
Wednesday
January 4th
No class today
Thursday
January 5th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Notes Questions
-DBA #3 -Continue the Cell Signaling Statistics Assignment
-Unit 5, Part 4 Notes: The Immune System and Notes Questions
Complete the Notes Questions
Part 3 Notes Questions (STAMPED), DBA #3
Friday
January 6th
No class today
Monday
January 9th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Notes Questions
-DBA #4
-Complete the Cell Signaling Statistics Assignment
-Unit 5 Must Knows
Complete the Unit 5 Must Knows and Assemble your Unit 5 Packet (Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions, Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet, Part 2 Notes Questions, Endocrine System Worksheet, Part 3 Notes Questions, Part 4 Notes Annotations and Questions, Must Knows)
Part 4 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED), DBA #4
Tuesday
January 10th
No class today
Wednesday
January 11th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over Questions from the Must Knows
-Unit 5 Test
-Cell Signaling Practice Short Response
Complete the Cell Signaling Practice Short Response
Unit 4 Packet, Unit 4 Test
Thursday
January 12th
No class today
Friday
January 13th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Discuss the scoring for the Cell Signaling Practice Short Response
-Unit 6, Part 1 Notes: The Cell Cycle and Mitosis and Notes Questions
-Mitosis Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection
Complete the Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions and the Mitosis Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection
Cell Signaling Practice Short Response (STAMPED)
Tuesday
January 17th
No class today
Wednesday
January 18th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Discuss Science Course Selection for next year
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1 -Unit 6, Part 2 Notes - Meiosis and Notes Questions -Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Assignment
Complete the Part 2 Notes Questions and the Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Assignment
Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED), Mitosis Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection (STAMPED), DBA #1
Thursday
January 19th
No class today
Monday
January 23rd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions and the Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Assignment
-DBA #2
-Unit 6, Part 3 Notes - Cell Cycle Regulation and Notes Questions -Cell Cycle Regulation Worksheet
Complete the Notes Questions and the Cell Cycle Regulation Worksheet
Part 2 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Tuesday
January 24th
No class today
Wednesday
January 25th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions and the Cell Cycle Regulation Worksheet
-DBA #3 -Begin the Unit 6 Must Knows
-Get your Unit 5 Tests back
Complete the Unit 6 Must Knows and assemble your Unit 6 Packet (Cell Signaling Practice Short Response, Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions, Mitosis Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection, Part 2 Notes Questions, Part 3 Notes Questions, Must Knows)
Part 3 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Thursday
January 26th
No class today
Friday
January 27th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Questions from the Must Knows?
-Unit 6 Test (multiple choice only) -Unit 7, Part 1 Notes - DNA and Notes Questions
Assemble your Unit 6 Packet (order given above) and Complete the Notes Annotations and Questions
Unit 6 Test (multiple choice only)
Monday
January 30th
No school today
Tuesday
January 31st
No class today
Wednesday
February 1st
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Unit 6 Test (calculations and short answer)
-DNA Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection
-DNA Statistics Assignment
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
Complete the DNA Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection and the DNA Statistics Assignment
Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED), Unit 6 Packet, Unit 6 Test (calculations and short answer)
Thursday
February 2nd
No class today
Friday
February 3rd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-NEW SEATS
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1 -Go over the DNA Statistics Assignment
-Unit 7, Part 2 Notes - From Gene to Protein and Notes Questions
Complete the Notes Questions
DNA Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection (STAMPED), DBA #1
Monday
February 6th
No class today
Tuesday
February 7th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 2 Notes as a class -Transcription Worksheet -Mutations Worksheet
Complete the Transcription and Mutations Worksheets
Part 2 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Wednesday
February 8th
No class today
Thursday
February 9th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions and the Transcription and Mutations Worksheets
-DBA #2
-Unit 7, Part 3 Notes - Viral and Bacterial Genetics and Notes Questions
Finish the Notes Annotations and Questions
Mutations Worksheet (STAMPED), DBA #2
Friday
February 10th
No class today
Monday
February 13th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions and draw a Transduction Diagram
-DBA #3
-Unit 7 Must Knows
Complete the Must Knows and Assemble your Unit 7 Packet (includes the Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions, DNA Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection, Part 2 Notes Questions, Mutations Worksheet, Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions, and Must Knows)
Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED), DBA #3
Tuesday
February 14th
No class today
Wednesday
February 15th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Questions from the Must Knows?
-Unit 7 Test (multiple choice only)
-Begin the Unit 8, Part 1 Notes - Gene Regulation and Notes Questions
Complete the Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions
Unit 7 Test (multiple choice)
Thursday
February 16th
Friday
February 17th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Unit 7 Test (calculations and short response)
-Gene Regulation Worksheet
-Draw Gene Regulation Diagrams
Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED), Unit 7 Packet, Unit 7 Test (calculations and short response)
Monday
February 20th
No school today - Presidents' Day Holiday
Tuesday
February 21st
No class today
Wednesday
February 22nd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Gene Regulation Worksheet and Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1 -Begin the Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
Unit 8, Part 2 Notes - Biotechnology and Notes Questions (no annotations necessary)
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Continue the Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions
Prepare for DBA #2
Part 2 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Monday
February 27th
No class today
Tuesday
February 28th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #2
-Continue Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
-Help Mrs. Krouse pour the agar plates for the pGLO lab
-pGLO Lab Predictions
-Unit 8, Part 3 Notes - Development of Organisms and Notes Questions
Complete the pGLO Lab Predictions and the Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions
DBA #2, Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation (if complete)
Wednesday
March 1st
No class today
Thursday
March 2nd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions
-DBA #3
-Go over the pGLO Lab Predictions
-FINALLY complete the Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
-Get Unit 7 Tests back
-Unit 8 Must Knows
Complete the Must Knows and Assemble your Unit 8 Packet (includes the Part 1 Notes Annotations and Questions, the Gene Regulation Worksheet, the Eukaryotic Gene Regulation Animation Summary Assignment, the Part 2 Notes Questions, the Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions, and the Must Knows)
Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED), DBA #3, Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation (if not turned in last class)
Friday
March 3rd
No class today
Monday
March 6th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Help Mrs. Krouse create the "starter plates" for the pGLO Lab
-Questions from the Unit 8 Must Knows?
-Unit 8 Test
-Unit 9, Part 1 Notes - Basics of Mendelian Genetics and Notes Questions
Complete the Part 1 Notes Questions
Unit 8 Packet, Unit 8 Test
Tuesday
March 7th
No class today
Wednesday
March 8th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1 -Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 1
Complete the Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 1
Part 1 Notes Questions (STAMPED), DBA #1
Thursday
March 9th
No class today
Friday
March 10th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Review our pGLO lab predictions
-Transform bacteria and plate them for the pGLO Lab
-Unit 9, Part 2 Notes - Human Genetics and Notes Questions
Complete the Part 2 Notes Questions
Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 1
Monday
March 13th
No class today
Tuesday
March 14th
No school today - SNOW DAY!
Wednesday
March 15th
No school today - SNOW DAY!
Thursday
March 16th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions -Go over the Example Pedigree Analysis -Pedigree Practice Worksheet -Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2
Complete the Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2
Part 2 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Friday
March 17th
No class today
Monday
March 20th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period: -Go over the Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2 -DBA #2 -Unit 9, Part 3 Notes: Chromosomal Genetics and Notes Questions
Complete the Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions
Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2 (STAMPED)
Tuesday
March 21st
No class today
Wednesday
March 22nd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 3 Notes
Review your Part 3 Notes in preparation for DBA #3
Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions (STAMPED)
Thursday
March 23rd
No class today
Friday
March 24th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions -DBA #3
-Unit 9 Must Knows
Complete the Unit 9 Must Knows and Assemble your Unit 9 Packet (includes the Part 1 Notes Questions, the Part 2 Notes Questions, the Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2, the Part 3 Notes Annotations and Questions, and the Must Knows)
DBA #3
Monday
March 27
No class today
Tuesday
March 28
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Questions from the Unit 9 Must Knows?
-Unit 9 Test (multiple choice only)
-Unit 10, Part 1 Notes: Evolution Basics and Types of Natural Selection and Notes Questions
Complete the Part 1 Notes Questions
Unit 9 Test (multiple choice)
Wednesday
March 29
No class today
Thursday
March 30
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Unit 9 Test (calculations and short response)
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-Begin the Practice Microevolution Long Response
Prepare for DBA #1
Part 1 Notes Questions (STAMPED), Unit 9 Packet, Unit 9 Test (calculations and short response)
Friday
March 31
No class today
Monday
April 3rd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #1
-Go over the Unit 10, Part 2 Notes: Genetic Variation and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium as a class
-Complete the Practice Microevolution Long Response and go over the scoring guide as a class
Complete the Part 2 Notes Questions
DBA #1
Tuesday
April 4th
No class today
Wednesday
April 5th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions
-Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Math Tutorial
-Begin the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet -Evolution in Teddy Grahams Activity
Complete the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet and Prepare for DBA #2
Part 2 Notes Questions (STAMPED)
Thursday
April 6th
No class today
Friday
April 7th
No school today
Monday
April 17th
No school today
Tuesday
April 18th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the rest of the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet
-DBA #2
-Complete and go over the Evolution in Teddy Grahams Activity
-Unit 10 Must Knows
Complete the Unit 10 Must Knows and assemble your Unit 10 Packet (includes the Part 1 Notes Questions, the Part 2 Notes Questions, the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet, and the Must Knows)
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet (STAMPED)
Wednesday
April 19th
No class today
Thursday
April 20th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Unit 10 Test
-Unit 11, Part 1 Notes: Macroevolution and the History of Life and Notes Questions
Complete the Part 1 Notes Questions
Unit 10 Packet, Unit 10 Test
Friday
April 21st
No class today
Monday
April 24th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1
-Discuss our AP Review Plan -AP Practice Quiz on Ecology (Unit 1) and Biochemistry (Unit 2)
Complete the assigned questions from the AP Review Packets on Ecology (Unit 1) and Biochemistry (Unit 2)
DBA #1
Tuesday
April 25th
No class today
Wednesday
April 26th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Go over the Unit 11, Part 2 Notes: Classification and Biodiversity and Notes Questions as a class -AP Practice Quiz on Cell Metabolism (Unit 3) and Cell Structure and Transport (Unit 4)
-Complete the assigned questions from the AP Review Packets on Cell Metabolism (Unit 3) and Cell Structure and Transport (Unit 4)
The assigned questions from the AP Review Packets on Ecology (Unit 1) and Biochemistry (Unit 2) (STAMPED)
Thursday
April 27th
No class today
Friday
April 28th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DBA #2
-Discuss AP Biology Exam Tips and Logistics
-Receive the remaining AP Review Packets on Units 5-11
-AP Practice Quiz on Cell Signaling (Unit 5) and Cell Division (Unit 6)
Complete the assigned questions from the AP Review Packet on Cell Signaling (Unit 5) and Cell Division (Unit 6)
DBA #2, the assigned questions from the AP Review Packets on Cell Metabolism (Unit 3) and Cell Structure and Transport (Unit 4) (STAMPED)
Monday
May 1st
No class today
Tuesday
May 2nd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Complete the assigned questions from the AP Review Packet on Molecular Genetics (Unit 7) and Gene Regulation and Biotechnology (Unit 8) -AP Practice Quiz on Molecular Genetics (Unit 7) and Gene Regulation and Biotechnology (Unit 8)
Complete the assigned questions from the AP Review Packets on Classical Genetics (Unit 9), Microevolution (Unit 10), and Macroevolution (Unit 11)
The assigned questions from the AP Review Packets on Cell Signaling (Unit 5), Cell Division (Unit 6), Molecular Genetics (Unit 7), and Gene Regulation and Biotechnology (Unit 8) (STAMPED)
Wednesday
May 3rd
No class today
Thursday
May 4th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period: -Review Mean, Standard Deviation, Standard Error, 95% Confidence Limit, and Error Bars -Look at a sample AP Biology Exam -Review the AP Biology Exam Tips and Logistics
BUY A FOUR FUNCTION CALCULATOR, prepare for your AP Biology Exam on Monday, get a good night's sleep, and eat breakfast!
The assigned questions from the AP Review Packets on Classical Genetics (Unit 9), Microevolution (Unit 10), and Macroevolution (Unit 11) (STAMPED)
Friday
May 5th
No class today
Monday
May 8th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-AP Biology Exam (8:00 AM)!
Nothing :)
Nothing
Tuesday
May 9th
No class today
Wednesday
May 10th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab Activity
Nothing
Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab Activity (for some students)
Thursday
May 11th
No class today
Friday
May 12th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab Activity (if you were not here on 5/10)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps (due 5/24) or the Unit 11 Must Knows (due 5/18, 5/22, or 5/24, depending on which day you take the Unit 11 test
Compile your AP Unit Reviews (due next class on 5/16)
Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab Activity (for some students)
Monday
May 15th
No class today
Tuesday
May 16th
2nd Period (7:30-9:15):
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab (if you were not here on 5/10 or 5/12)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
-Get the description and rubric for the Final Exam Project
6th Period (9:15-10:34):
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab (if you were not here on 5/10 or 5/12)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
-Get the description and rubric for the Final Exam Project
2nd Period (10:40-11:10 and 11:47-12:50):
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
4th Period (12:55-2:10):
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab (if you were not here on 5/10 or 5/12)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
-Get the description and rubric for the Final Exam Project
Complete the Unit 11 Must Knows and assemble your Unit 11 Packet (includes the Part 1 Notes Questions, the Part 2 Notes Questions, and the Must Knows)
AP Unit Reviews, Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab (for some students)
Wednesday
May 17th
No class today
Thursday
May 18th
4th Period (7:30-9:15):
-Unit 11 Test
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
2nd Period (9:15-10:34):
-Unit 11 Test
4th Period (10:40-11:10 and 11:47-12:50):
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
6th Period (12:55-2:10):
Unit 11 Test
Nothing
Unit 11 Packet (for some students), Unit 11 Test (for some students)
Friday
May 19th
No class today
Monday
May 22nd
6th Period (7:30-9:15):
-Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
4th Period (9:15-10:34):
Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
6th Period (10:40-11:10 and 11:47-12:50):
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
2nd Period (12:55-2:10):
Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
Complete your Group Concept Map
Unit 11 Packet (for some students), Unit 11 Test (for some students)
Tuesday
May 23rd
No class today
Wednesday
May 24th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18 or 5/22)
-Work on the Final Exam Project
Complete Components 1-3 of the Final Exam Project
Group Concept Map, Unit 11 Packet (for some students), Unit 11 Test (for some students)
Thursday
May 25th
No class today
Friday
May 26th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Work on the Final Exam Project
Complete Components 4-5 of the Final Exam Project
Components 1-3 of the Final Exam Project
Tuesday
May 30th
No class today
Wednesday
May 31st
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period: -Work on the Final Exam Project
Complete Component 6 of the Final Exam Project... remember, this is only required if you do not have an "A" average for the year
Deadlines for Component 6:
6th Period Seniors = Friday, June 2nd at 2:10 (end of the final exam period) 2nd Period Seniors = Tuesday, June 6th at 9:03 (end of the final exam period) 4th Period Seniors = Tuesday, June 6th at 10:43 (end of the final exam period)
2nd Period Underclassmen = Monday, June 12th at 9:25 (end of the final exam period) 6th Period Underclassmen = Monday, June 12th at 2:10 (end of the final exam period) 4th Period Underclassmen = Wednesday, June 14th at 9:25 (end of the final exam period)
Components 4-5 of the Final Exam Project
Thursday
June 1st
No class today
Friday
June 2nd
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Work on Final Exam Project
See homework section for Wednesday, May 31st
See homework section for Wednesday, May 31st
Monday
June 5th
No class today
Tuesday
June 6th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-DNA Fingerprinting Lab for Underclassmen
See homework section for Wednesday, May 31st
See homework section for Wednesday, May 31st
Wednesday
June 7th
No class today
Thursday
June 8th
2nd, 4th, and 6th Period:
-Work on Final Exam Project
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Overall Course Documents and Links
Summer Assignment - Due Tuesday, September 13thLab Safety Contract
Class Syllabus
Guide for Annotating Your Notes
Generalized Rubric for Writing Assignments
After the AP Test
Diffusion in Agar Cube Cells Lab ActivityGroup Concept Map
Final Exam Project Description and Rubric
Final Exam Project Tips
AP Exam Review Materials
Tips and Test InformationExamples of Chi Square Problems Involving Hardy-Weinberg and Genetics
Note: The AP Review Packets for each unit and the associated answer keys will be handed out in class. If you are absent, you must stop by the classroom when you return for copies. The assigned questions for each review packet are given in the space below.
Ecology (Unit 1) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete the calculation questions about rate and population growth.
Biochemistry (Unit 2) Review Packet (Answer Key Here) - You must complete the third long response question. (This question is about transpiration.)
Cell Energy (Unit 3) Review Packet (Answer Key Here) - You must complete the long response question.
Cell Structure and Transport (Unit 4) Review Packet (Answer Key Here) - You must complete all of the calculation questions. Also, please take the time to read the lab review section for this packet and use the information about the experiments to think about how you would answer the long response question. You do NOT actually need to write down an answer for this long response question, just think about it!
Cell Signaling (Unit 5) and Cell Division (Unit 6) Review Packet (Answer Key Here) - You must complete all the practice "thinking" questions.
Molecular Genetics (Unit 7) and Gene Regulation and Biotechnology (Unit 8) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete all the practice "thinking" questions.
Classical Genetics (Unit 9) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete the second chi square calculation question (the one about anthocyanin)
Microevolution (Unit 10) and Macroevolution (Unit 11) Review Packet (Answer Key Here)- You must complete all the practice "thinking" questions.
Helpful Calculations Resources
Bozeman Science: Standard Deviation (Video)Bozeman Science: Standard Error (Video)
Bozeman Science: Chi-Squared Test (Video)
Bozeman Science: Solving Hardy Weinberg Problems (Video)
Bozeman Science: Hardy Weinberg Equations (Video)
Bozeman Science: Water Potential (Video)
Bozeman Science: Using Gibbs Free Energy (Video)
Bozeman Science: Q10 - The Temperature Coefficient (Video)
Bozeman Science: Logistic Growth (Video)
Bozeman Science: Exponential Growth (Video)
Unit Documents and Links
Unit 1 - Ecology
ObjectivesUnit 1 Map
Review
Unit 1 Must Knows

NotesPart 1 Notes - Population and Community Ecology
Part 2 Notes - Ecosystems
Part 3 Notes - Biogeochemical Cycles
Part 4 Notes - Timing and Coordination
Population Growth Equations Tutorial and Practice
Assignments
Part 1 Notes Questions
Part 2 Notes Questions
Part 3 Notes Questions
Part 4 Notes Questions
Ecology Short Response Question #1 (Note: I cannot post this online, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Energy Dynamics Dry Lab
Chi Square Tutorial and Practice
Other Ecology Math Problems (Note: I cannot post this online, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Mealworm Behavior Lab
Animations and Videos
Bozeman Biology: Ecosystems
Bozeman Biology: Ecosystem Change
Bozeman Biology: Ecological Succession
Bozeman Biology: Populations
Bozeman Biology: R and K Selection
Bozeman Biology: Cooperative Interactions
Bozeman Biology: Communities
Bozeman Biology: Niche
Unit 2 - Biochemistry
ObjectivesUnit 2 Map
Review
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Questions- Atomic and Molecular Structure and Key
Part 2 Notes and Questions- Properties of Water and Key
Part 3 Notes and Questions - Macromolecules and Key
Part 4 Notes and Questions - Enzymes and Key
Detailed List of Skills for the Part 1 Notes
Detailed List of Skills for the Part 2 Notes
Detailed List of Skills for the Part 3 Notes
Detailed List of Skills for the Part 4 Notes
Assignments
Identifying Bonds Worksheet and Key
Atomic and Molecular Structure Concept Map
Water Properties Concept Map
Connecting Structure to Function in Carbohydrates and Lipids Assignment
Macromolecules Image Assignment
Revisiting the Macromolecules Image Assignment and Key
Macromolecules Final Review and Key
Animations and Videos
Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis Animation
Carbohydrate Animation
Lipid Animation
Ms. Ottolini's Functional Groups Video
Bozeman Biology: Biological Molecules
Bozeman Biology: The Molecules of Life
Bozeman Biology: Proteins
Bozeman Biology: Nucleic Acids
Bozeman Biology: Lipids
Bozeman Biology: Carbohydrates
Bozeman Biology: Polymers
Unit 3 - Cell Metabolism
ObjectivesReview
Unit 3 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Cellular Respiration) and Aerobic Respiration In-Class Powerpoint
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (Photosynthesis)
Part 3 Notes and Notes Questions (Comparing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration)
Assignments
Cellular Respiration Chart and Item List and Key
Cellular Respiration Data Short Response (Note: I cannot post this assignment online because the data is taken from another source, so you will need to get a paper copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom.)
Breaking Down the Steps of Photosynthesis Chart and Key
CAM and C4 Photosynthesis Diagrams
Photosynthesis Lab
Animations and Videos
Ms. Ottolini's Glycolysis and Creation of Acetyl CoA Diagrams Video
Ms. Ottolini's Krebs Cycle Diagram Video
Ms. Ottolini's Electron Transport Chain Diagram Video
-Bozeman Biology: Photosynthesis
-Khan Academy: Photosynthesis
-Khan Academy: Photosynthesis (Light Reactions 1)
-Khan Academy: Photosynthesis (Light Reactions and Photophosphorylation)
-Khan Academy: Photosynthesis (Calvin Cycle)
-Khan Academy: C4 Photosynthesis
-Khan Academy: CAM Plants
-Khan Academy: Photorespiration
-NDSU: Photosynthesis (Light Reactions)
Unit 4 - Cell Structure and Transport
ObjectivesReview
Unit 4 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Cell Structure)
Part 2 Notes and Types of Transport Chart
Part 3 Notes - Water Potential Tutorial and Powerpoint Key
Assignments
Connecting Structure to Function in Organelles Assignment
Endomembrane System Concept Map or Flowchart Assignment
Osmosis Practice Worksheet
Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions
Membrane Structure and Function Worksheet (Note: I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Transport in Cells Worksheet (Note: I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Water Potential Practice Worksheet
Calculating the Solute Potential of a Potato Worksheet and Key
Cell Size Calculations Worksheet and Key
Water Potential Practice Worksheet #2 and Hints and Key
Osmosis Lab
Animations and Videos
Bozeman Biology: Cell Membranes
Bozeman Biology: Transport Across Cell Membranes
McGraw Hill: Diffusion Animation
McGraw Hill: Facilitated Diffusion Animation
McGraw Hill: Osmosis Animation
McGraw Hill: Sodium Potassium Pump Animation
Northland College Active Transport Animation
Freeman: Endomembrane System Animation
Bozeman Biology: Compartmentalization (of cell functions into specific cell structures / organelles)
Bozeman Biology: Water Potential
Unit 5 - Cell Signaling
ObjectivesUnit 5 Map
Review
Unit 5 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Basics of Cell Signaling) and Signal Amplification Image
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (Nervous System) and Images Part 1 and Part 2
Part 3 Notes and Notes Questions (Endocrine System)
Part 4 Notes and Notes Questions (Immune System) and Mrs. Krouse's Human Immune System Summary Diagram
Assignments
Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet (Note: I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom.)
Nervous System Worksheet (Note: I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom.)
Endocrine System Worksheet (Note: I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom.)
Cell Signaling Statistics Assignment and and Tutorial and Key (Pages 1,2,3,4,5,6)
Cell Signaling Practice Short Response (Note: I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom.)
Animations and Videos
Ms. Ottolini: Types of Neurons and Reflex Loops
Ms. Ottolini: Resting Potential in Neurons
Ms. Ottolini: Action Potential in Neurons
Ms. Ottolini: Synaptic Transmission Between Neurons
Bozeman Biology: Cell Communication
Bozeman Biology: Signal Transduction Pathways
Bozeman Biology: Effects of Changes in Pathways
Bozeman Biology: Evolutionary Significance of Cell Communication
Bozeman Biology: Behavior and Natural Selection
Bozeman Biology: The Nervous System
Bozeman Biology: The Endocrine System
McGraw Hill Animation: Action Potential
Mcraw Hill Animation: Transmission of a Nerve Impulse across a Synapse
Freeman Animation: Insulin and Glucagon (regulating blood glucose)
Cengage Animation: Insulin and Glucagon (Regulating blood glucose)
Freeman Animation: Calcitonin and Parathyroid Hormone (regulating blood calcium)
Wiley Animation: Positive Feedback During Labor using Oxytocin
Wiley Animation: Epinephrine Pathway to Release Glucose from Cells
McGraw Hill Animation: G-Protein Coupled Receptors
McGraw Hill Animation: cAMP as a Second Messenger
McGraw Hill Animation: Ca2+ as a Second Messenger
McGraw Hill Animation: Intracellular Receptors and Nuclear Response
McGraw Hill Animation: Hormonal Response to Dehydration (ADH)
McGraw Hill Animation: Signal Amplification using Second Messengers and Protein Kinases
Unit 6 - Cell Division
ObjectivesUnit 6 Map
Review
Unit 6 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Cell Cycle and Division)
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (Meiosis) and Images (Note: For the daughter cells of anaphase II, it should say that they have 2 chromosomes, each with ONE chromatid)
Mitosis vs Meiosis Images
Part 3 Notes and Notes Questions (Cell Cycle Regulation)
Assignments
Mitosis Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection (Note: I cannot post these online because they are from another source, so you will need to get copies of the questions, answer key, and reflection document from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Assignment
Cell Cycle Regulation Worksheet (Note: I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Animations and Videos
-Bozeman Biology: The Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Meiosis
-Bozeman Science: What is Cancer?
-Bozeman Science: What are Chromosomes?
-Khan Academy: Mitosis, Meiosis, and Sexual Reproduction
-Khan Academy: The Phases of Mitosis
-Khan Academy: The Phases of Meiosis
Unit 7 - Molecular Genetics
ObjectivesUnit 7 Map
Review
Unit 7 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (DNA)
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (From Gene to Protein) and In-Class Powerpoint with Mrs. Krouse's Handwritten Notes
Part 3 Notes and Notes Questions (Viral and Bacterial Genetics)
Assignments
DNA Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection (Note: I cannot post these online because they are from another source, so you will need to get copies of the questions, answer key, and reflection document from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
DNA Statistics Assignment (Thank you to Ms. Glick!)
Transcription Worksheet (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get copies from the copy crate at the back of the classroom!)
Mutations Worksheet (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get copies from the copy crate at the back of the classroom!)
Animations and Videos
Bozeman Science: What are Chromosomes?
Bozeman Biology: DNA Replication
Bozeman Biology: DNA and RNA - Part 1
Bozeman Biology: DNA and RNA - Part 2
McGraw-Hill Animation: DNA Replication
Cold Spring Harbor Lab Animation: Griffith / Avery, McCarty, and Macleod Experiments
McGraw-Hill Animation: Hershey Chase Experiment
Bozeman Biology: Transcription and Translation
McGraw-Hill Animation: Transcription
McGraw-Hill Animation: Translation
McGraw-Hill Animation: Intron Removal by Spliceosomes containing snRNP's (small nuclear riboproteins)
McGraw-Hill Animation: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Transcription and Translation
McGraw-Hill Animation: Mechanism of Viral Infection (Lytic)
McGraw-Hill Animation: Lytic vs. Lysogenic Cycle of Viral Infection
Sumanas Animation: Life Cycle of HIV, a Retrovirus
McGraw-Hill Animation: Bacterial Transduction Using a Temperate Phage
Bozeman Biology: Mechanisms of Genetic Variation in Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
Unit 8 - Gene Regulation and Biotechnology
ObjectivesUnit 8 Map
Review
Unit 8 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Gene Regulation) and Operon Diagrams
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (Biotechnology) and Creating Recombinant DNA / Transgenic Organisms Image
Part 3 Notes and Notes Questions (Development of Organisms)
Assignments
Gene Regulation Worksheet (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get copies from the copy crate at the back of the classroom!)
Eukaryotic Gene Regulation Animation Summary Assignment
Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get copies from the copy crate at the back of the classroom!)
pGLO Lab Predictions (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get copies from the copy crate at the back of the classroom!)
Animations and Videos
Sumanas Animation: Trp Operon (Repressible Operon)
Sumanas Animation: Lac Operon (Inducible Operon)
Bozeman Biology: Gene Regulation in Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
DNALC Animation: DNA Packaging in Eukaryotic Cells
McGraw-Hill Animation: Several Ways to Control Eukaryotic Gene Expression
Video on Histone Acetylation
DNALC Animation: DNA Methylation
McGraw-Hill Animation: Transcription Complex and Enhancers
McGraw-Hill Animation: How Intracellular Receptors Regulate Transcription
HHMI BioInteractive Animation: RNA Interference
Sumanas Animation: Gel Electrophoresis
McGraw-Hill Animation: Restriction Enzymes (AKA Restriction Endonucleases)
McGraw-Hill Animation: Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms
Sumanas Animation: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Cold Spring Harbor Lab Animation: Bacterial Transformation
Unit 9 - Classical Genetics
Objectives
Unit 9 Map
Review
Unit 9 Must Knows and Key
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Basics of Mendelian Genetics)
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (Human Genetics) and Quick Pedigree Analysis Tips
Part 3 Notes and Notes Questions (Chromosomal Genetics) and In-Class Powerpoint and Annotated Law of Segregation and Independent Assortment Image and Nondisjunction Image and Example of Unlinked and Linked Genes in Rabbits Image
Assignments
Fruit Fly Virtual Lab and Chi Square Analysis
Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 1
Pedigree Worksheet (Thank you Ms. Foglia!) and Pedigree Worksheet Key
Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2
Classical Genetics Practice Short Response (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Animations and Videos
-Khan Academy: Introduction to Heredity
-Khan Academy: Fun With Punnett Squares
-Bozeman Biology: Mendelian Genetics
-Bozeman Biology: Chromosomal Genetics
-Bozeman Biology: A Beginner's Guide To Punnett Squares
-Bozeman Biology: Probability in Genetics - Multiplication and Addition Rules
-Bozeman Biology: The Genetics of Blood Types
-Bozeman Biology: Mutations
-Andrew Douch: Pedigree Analysis 1
-Andrew Douch: Pedigree Analysis 2
-Andrew Douch: Pedigree Analysis 3
-Bozeman Biology: Linked Genes
-Bozeman Science: Genetic Recombination and Gene Mapping
Unit 10 - Microevolution
Objectives
Unit 10 Map
Unit 10 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Evolution Basics and Types of Natural Selection)
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (Genetic Variation and Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium)
Assignments
Practice Microevolution Long Response (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet
Evolution in Teddy Grahams Activity (I cannot post this online because it is from another source, so you will need to get a copy from the copy crate at the back of the classroom)
Animations and Videos
Bozeman Biology: Natural Selection
Bozeman Biology: Evidence of Evolution
Bozeman Biology: Essential Characteristics of Life
Bozeman Biology: Examples of Natural Selection
Bozeman Biology: Genetic Drift
Bozeman Biology: Solving Hardy Weinberg Problems
McGraw Hill Animation: Mechanisms of Evolution
McGraw Hill Animation: Genetic Drift
Sumanas Animation: Evolution in Action
McGraw Hill Animation: Independent Assortment
Unit 11 - Macroevolution
ObjectivesReview
Unit 11 Must Knows
Notes
Part 1 Notes and Notes Questions (Macroevolution and the History of Life)
Part 2 Notes and Notes Questions (Classification and Biodiversity)
Assignments
Animations and Videos
Bozeman Biology: Speciation and Extinction
Bozeman Biology: Speciation
Bozeman Biology: Phylogenetics
Bozeman Biology: Abiogenesis
Bozeman Biology: The Origin of Life: Scientific Evidence
Course Calendar
(Note: red font denotes a handout and blue font denotes a DBA or test)
-Discuss syllabus, lab safety contract, and class policies / procedures
-Sign up for Remind 101
-Begin the Unit 1, Part 1 Notes - Population and Community Ecology and Notes Questions as a class
-DBA #1
-Population Ecology Growth Equations Tutorial and Practice
Ecology Short Response Question #1
-Population Ecology Growth Equations Quiz
-Self Assess Ecology Short Response Question #1
-Begin the Energy Dynamics Dry Lab
-DBA #2
-Complete the Energy Dynamics Dry Lab
-Unit 1, Part 3 Notes - Biogeochemical Cycles and Notes Questions
-DBA #3
-Chi Square Tutorial and Practice
the Unit 1, Part 4 Notes - Timing and Coordination and Notes Questions
-DBA #4
-Pillbug Behavior Lab
-Begin the Unit 1 Must Knows
-Unit 1 Test
-Other Ecology Math Problems
6th period will receive 20 minutes at start of class to finish test from Thursday due to fire drill
-Unit 2, Part 1 Notes - Atomic and Molecular Structure and Questions
-Identifying Bonds Worksheet
-Atomic and Molecular Structure Concept Map
-DBA #1
-Unit 2 Part 2 Notes - Properties of Water and Questions
-Begin Properties of Water Concept Map
Atomic and Molecular Structure Concept Map
-Macromolecules Lecture (Mr. Burda)
-DBA #2
-Read Unit 2 Part 3 Notes - Macromolecules and work on Notes Questions
Properties of Water Concept Map
Review Day
-Discuss what has been completed during my absence and our plan moving forward
-Go over the key for the Unit 1 Review Packet
-Go over your graded Unit 1 Tests (just the multiple choice section)
-Go over the Detailed List of Skills for the Unit 2, Part 1 Notes on Atoms and Molecules
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 1 Notes Questions
-Something fun to end the day :)
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school the week of October 24-28)
Review Day
-Finish going over your graded Unit 1 Tests (the calculations and short response section) - 2nd and 6th Period
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 2 Notes Questions
-Go over the Detailed List of Skills for the Unit 2, Part 3 Notes on Macromolecules
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 3 Notes Questions
-Revisit the Macromolecules Image Assignment
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school the week of October 24-28)
Mrs. Krouse is available after school until 3:15 today to answer questions for AP biology students
Review Day
-Go over the Connecting Structure to Function in Carbohydrates and Lipids Assignment and the Revisiting the Macromolecules Image Assignment
-Go over the Detailed List of Skills for the Unit 2, Part 4 Notes on Enzymes
-Go over the key for the Unit 2, Part 4 Notes Questions
-Questions from the Unit 2 Review Packet (Must Knows?)
-Get your graded Unit 2 Tests back
Mrs. Krouse is available after school until 3:15 today to answer questions for AP biology students
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school the week of October 24-28)
-Unit 2 Test Retake
-Read the Unit 3, Part 1 Notes on Cellular Respiration and Complete the Notes Questions
-Finish going over your graded Unit 1 Tests (the calculations and short response section) - 4th Period
-Go over the Aerobic Respiration In-Class Powerpoint
-Questions from the homework?
-Breaking Down the Steps of Cellular Respiration Chart
-Cellular Respiration Data Short Response Question
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
-Create an Electron Transport Chain Diagram Together
-Questions from the Part 1 Notes?
-DBA #1
-Go over the scoring for the Cellular Respiration Data Short Response Question
-Unit 3, Part 2 Notes on Photosynthesis and Notes Questions
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
-Breaking Down the Steps of Photosynthesis Chart
-Photosynthesis Diagrams (Light Reactions and Calvin Cycle)
-Begin going over the Part 2 Notes Questions
-Unit 3, Part 3 Notes on Comparing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration and Notes Questions
(Note: Test retakes for the Unit 1 Test will be offered after school today)
Good News!!! Though the units are in a different order and are organized differently than they were last year, I estimate that we are either right on track or possibly one class day behind! HOORAY!
-Finish going over the Part 2 Notes Questions
-Exceptions to Normal Photosynthesis Diagrams (C4 and CAM Photosynthesis)
-Photosynthesis Lab
-Collect class data for the Photosynthesis Lab
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions
-DBA #2 and DBA #3
-Unit 3 Must Knows
-Questions from the Unit 3 Must Knows
-Unit 3 Test
-Unit 4, Part 1 Notes - Cell Structure and Function and Notes Questions
-Connecting Structure to Function in Organelles Activity
-Endomembrane System Concept Map
Unit 5, Part 2 Notes - Cell Membrane and Transport and prepare for DBA #1 (on Cell Structure)
-DBA #1
-Go over the Part 2 Notes and Types of Transport Chart as a class
-Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions
-I have a sub today (I have a raging case of tonsilitis, yuck!). I will stamp your Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions next class (after Thanksgiving Break)
-Membrane Structure and Function Worksheet
-Transport in Cells Worksheet
Note: There will be a DBA on the Part 2 Notes the day we return from break, but we will do another practice worksheet as review before the DBA
-Go over the Cell Transport Critical Thinking Questions
-Go over the keys for the Membrane Structure and Function Worksheet and the Transport in Cells Worksheet
-Osmosis Practice Worksheet
-DBA #2
-Water Potential Tutorial and Practice Worksheet
-DBA #2
-Go over the Cell Size Calculations Worksheet
-Water Potential Tutorial
-Go over the Water Potential Practice Worksheet #2
-Complete the Calculating the Solute Potential of a Potato Cell Worksheet
-Begin DBA #3
-Complete DBA #3
-Osmosis Lab
-Unit 4 Must Knows
-Go over questions from the Must Knows
-Unit 4 Test
-Work on the Osmosis Lab Discussion/Conclusion
-Complete the Unit 4 Test
-Unit 5, Part 1 Notes: Basics of Cell Signaling and Notes Questions
-Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet
-Go over the Notes Questions and the Basics of Cell Signaling Worksheet
-DBA #1
-Begin the Unit 5, Part 2 Notes: The Nervous System and Notes Questions
-Complete the the Unit 5, Part 2 Notes: The Nervous System and Notes Questions
-Go over the Notes Questions
-Nervous System Worksheet
-DBA #2
-Endocrine System Worksheet
-Go over the Endocrine System Worksheet
-Begin the Cell Signaling Statistics Assignment
-Unit 5, Part 3 Notes: The Endocrine System and Notes Questions
-Go over the Notes Questions
-DBA #3
-Continue the Cell Signaling Statistics Assignment
-Unit 5, Part 4 Notes: The Immune System and Notes Questions
-Go over the Notes Questions
-DBA #4
-Complete the Cell Signaling Statistics Assignment
-Unit 5 Must Knows
-Go over Questions from the Must Knows
-Unit 5 Test
-Cell Signaling Practice Short Response
-Discuss the scoring for the Cell Signaling Practice Short Response
-Unit 6, Part 1 Notes: The Cell Cycle and Mitosis and Notes Questions
-Mitosis Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection
-Discuss Science Course Selection for next year
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1
-Unit 6, Part 2 Notes - Meiosis and Notes Questions
-Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Assignment
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions and the Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Assignment
-DBA #2
-Unit 6, Part 3 Notes - Cell Cycle Regulation and Notes Questions
-Cell Cycle Regulation Worksheet
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions and the Cell Cycle Regulation Worksheet
-DBA #3
-Begin the Unit 6 Must Knows
-Get your Unit 5 Tests back
-Questions from the Must Knows?
-Unit 6 Test (multiple choice only)
-Unit 7, Part 1 Notes - DNA and Notes Questions
-Unit 6 Test (calculations and short answer)
-DNA Practice Multiple Choice and Reflection
-DNA Statistics Assignment
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-NEW SEATS
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1
-Go over the DNA Statistics Assignment
-Unit 7, Part 2 Notes - From Gene to Protein and Notes Questions
-Go over the Part 2 Notes as a class
-Transcription Worksheet
-Mutations Worksheet
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions and the Transcription and Mutations Worksheets
-DBA #2
-Unit 7, Part 3 Notes - Viral and Bacterial Genetics and Notes Questions
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions and draw a Transduction Diagram
-DBA #3
-Unit 7 Must Knows
-Questions from the Must Knows?
-Unit 7 Test (multiple choice only)
-Begin the Unit 8, Part 1 Notes - Gene Regulation and Notes Questions
-Unit 7 Test (calculations and short response)
-Gene Regulation Worksheet
-Draw Gene Regulation Diagrams
-Go over the Gene Regulation Worksheet and Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1
-Begin the Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
-Continue the Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions
-DBA #2
-Continue Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
-Help Mrs. Krouse pour the agar plates for the pGLO lab
-pGLO Lab Predictions
-Unit 8, Part 3 Notes - Development of Organisms and Notes Questions
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions
-DBA #3
-Go over the pGLO Lab Predictions
-FINALLY complete the Practice AP Multiple Choice Questions on Gene Regulation
-Get Unit 7 Tests back
-Unit 8 Must Knows
-Help Mrs. Krouse create the "starter plates" for the pGLO Lab
-Questions from the Unit 8 Must Knows?
-Unit 8 Test
-Unit 9, Part 1 Notes - Basics of Mendelian Genetics and Notes Questions
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1
-Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 1
-Review our pGLO lab predictions
-Transform bacteria and plate them for the pGLO Lab
-Unit 9, Part 2 Notes - Human Genetics and Notes Questions
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions
-Go over the Example Pedigree Analysis
-Pedigree Practice Worksheet
-Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2
-Go over the Sickle Cell Disease Case Study - Part 2
-DBA #2
-Unit 9, Part 3 Notes: Chromosomal Genetics and Notes Questions
-Go over the Part 3 Notes
-Go over the Part 3 Notes Questions
-DBA #3
-Unit 9 Must Knows
-Questions from the Unit 9 Must Knows?
-Unit 9 Test (multiple choice only)
-Unit 10, Part 1 Notes: Evolution Basics and Types of Natural Selection and Notes Questions
-Unit 9 Test (calculations and short response)
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-Begin the Practice Microevolution Long Response
-DBA #1
-Go over the Unit 10, Part 2 Notes: Genetic Variation and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium as a class
-Complete the Practice Microevolution Long Response and go over the scoring guide as a class
-Go over the Part 2 Notes Questions
-Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Math Tutorial
-Begin the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet
-Evolution in Teddy Grahams Activity
-Go over the rest of the Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Practice Worksheet
-DBA #2
-Complete and go over the Evolution in Teddy Grahams Activity
-Unit 10 Must Knows
-Unit 10 Test
-Unit 11, Part 1 Notes: Macroevolution and the History of Life and Notes Questions
-Go over the Part 1 Notes Questions
-DBA #1
-Discuss our AP Review Plan
-AP Practice Quiz on Ecology (Unit 1) and Biochemistry (Unit 2)
-Go over the Unit 11, Part 2 Notes: Classification and Biodiversity and Notes Questions as a class
-AP Practice Quiz on Cell Metabolism (Unit 3) and Cell Structure and Transport (Unit 4)
-DBA #2
-Discuss AP Biology Exam Tips and Logistics
-Receive the remaining AP Review Packets on Units 5-11
-AP Practice Quiz on Cell Signaling (Unit 5) and Cell Division (Unit 6)
-Complete the assigned questions from the AP Review Packet on Molecular Genetics (Unit 7) and Gene Regulation and Biotechnology (Unit 8)
-AP Practice Quiz on Molecular Genetics (Unit 7) and Gene Regulation and Biotechnology (Unit 8)
-Review Mean, Standard Deviation, Standard Error, 95% Confidence Limit, and Error Bars
-Look at a sample AP Biology Exam
-Review the AP Biology Exam Tips and Logistics
-AP Biology Exam (8:00 AM)!
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab Activity
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab Activity (if you were not here on 5/10)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps (due 5/24) or the Unit 11 Must Knows (due 5/18, 5/22, or 5/24, depending on which day you take the Unit 11 test
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab (if you were not here on 5/10 or 5/12)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
-Get the description and rubric for the Final Exam Project
6th Period (9:15-10:34):
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab (if you were not here on 5/10 or 5/12)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
-Get the description and rubric for the Final Exam Project
2nd Period (10:40-11:10 and 11:47-12:50):
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
4th Period (12:55-2:10):
-Diffusion in Agar Cubes Lab (if you were not here on 5/10 or 5/12)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Unit 11 Must Knows
-Get the description and rubric for the Final Exam Project
-Unit 11 Test
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
2nd Period (9:15-10:34):
-Unit 11 Test
4th Period (10:40-11:10 and 11:47-12:50):
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
6th Period (12:55-2:10):
Unit 11 Test
-Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
4th Period (9:15-10:34):
Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
6th Period (10:40-11:10 and 11:47-12:50):
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
2nd Period (12:55-2:10):
Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18)
-Work on your Group Concept Maps or the Final Exam Project
-Unit 11 Test (if you were not here on 5/18 or 5/22)
-Work on the Final Exam Project
-Work on the Final Exam Project
-Work on the Final Exam Project
Deadlines for Component 6:
6th Period Seniors = Friday, June 2nd at 2:10 (end of the final exam period)
2nd Period Seniors = Tuesday, June 6th at 9:03 (end of the final exam period)
4th Period Seniors = Tuesday, June 6th at 10:43 (end of the final exam period)
2nd Period Underclassmen = Monday, June 12th at 9:25 (end of the final exam period)
6th Period Underclassmen = Monday, June 12th at 2:10 (end of the final exam period)
4th Period Underclassmen = Wednesday, June 14th at 9:25 (end of the final exam period)
-Work on Final Exam Project
-DNA Fingerprinting Lab for Underclassmen
-Work on Final Exam Project
-Final Exam
4th Period:
-Work on Final Exam Project
Final Exam